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HB 642 Louisiana House · 2025 Regular Session

TAX CREDITS: Repeals the earned income tax credit (OR +$64,600,000 GF RV See Note)

HB 642 proposes to repeal the state's earned income tax credit, which currently provides a tax benefit to individuals with lower to moderate incomes. If enacted, this bill would eliminate the credit by repealing R.S. 47:297.8. The repeal would take effect on January 1, 2026.
Issues: ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepealing EITC removes tax relief for low-income earners, increasing their tax burden per bill's explicit repeal of R.S. 47:297.8.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentRepealing the earned income tax credit directly removes a financial benefit for low-to-moderate-income workers, weakening their economic support and contradicting labor/employment protections.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
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Governor
Introduced Apr 22, 2025 Last action Apr 23, 2025
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Apr 23, 2025
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Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
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Roger Wilder
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